New home, new locks

Why you should add changing your locks to your list of priorities

New home, new locks is a motto I advocate. People say the average person moves three times before they reach age 45. This makes moving house a national pastime. Many think divorce is very stressful. But, it doesn’t have to be if you take steps to ease the strain.

Here are some reasons to add changing your locks to your list of priorities. You should do this whenever you move into a new property.

1. Can you account for all the keys?

The previous owners of your new house might not have kept track of how many times they’ve lent keys out. They lent them to friends, family, neighbours, and even tradespeople over the years. If these keys get into the wrong hands, there’s no telling what could happen. Making sure you replace your locks will give you peace of mind from day one.

2. Tenants, beware!

The above point is especially important if you’re living in rented accommodation. Previous tenants may not have handed over all their keys – or had copies made – putting you and your family at risk. Check your tenancy agreement. See if you can change the locks. Ask your landlord to do this soon after you move in.

New home new locks is a motto I advocate. The average person is said to move three times before they reach the age of 45, almost making moving house a national pastime. While it’s often considered one of the most stressful events someone can go through, it doesn’t have to be, providing you take certain steps to help you alleviate the strain.

3. Your insurance might not be valid

In the event that an intruder does enter your home with a key, there’s a strong chance your home insurance company won’t pay out. This could be the case even if you didn’t know the duplicate keys existed! Taking precautions early on will not only help keep your property secure in a physical sense, but also when it comes to your insurance. Insurance companies insist on seeing how an entry was made to stop false claims being made.

4. Be sure they’re up to the required standard

The previous owners of your new home may not have taken their security as seriously as you, resulting in them having substandard locks installed. By having new locks installed by a reputable locksmith, you can rest assured you’re getting a quality product that meets British Standards, rather than a cheap imitation that’s so common on the UK market. If you agree that “new home new locks” is for you call us now. We offer a brilliant package for new home owners.

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There are two main deterrents to people changing their locks when they move; the perceived expense and hassle. However, with our lock replacement service, neither of these factors needs to be an issue.